Sesame Shrimp Toasts Recipe
Ingredients:
- Preparation - 10 minutes, cooking time - 5 minutes
- 6 oz cooked peeled shrimp
- 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, grated
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 egg white
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 thin slices of bread, crusts removed
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil
Directions:
- Place the shrimp, ginger and garlic in a mini chopper and whizz until finely ground.
- Whisk the egg white until frothy, then stir in the shrimp mixture, cornstarch, Chinese five-spice powder and salt until well blended.
- Spread the mixture evenly on to the bread, then sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, pressing them in firmly with the fingertips. Cut each slice into 4 squares, fingers or triangles.
- Heat about 4 tbsp of oil in a frying pan; when hot, reduce the heat before adding the toasts.
- Cook shrimp side down for 4 minutes until golden, then turn and cook the other side - you might need a little more oil.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.